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West India
Ahmedabad
Better known for Mahatma Gandhi's
Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad is a six hundred year old city that boasts of a
unique blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture, where exquisite stone filigree
work and ornate carvings synthesize. It also houses one of the finest textile
museums in the world, the Calico textile museum. Places of interest are Jumma
Masjid as old as Ahmedabad. This beautiful mosque stands on 260 pillars which
support 15 domes at varying elevations. Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of
Sabarmati river was established by Mahatma Gandhi. Sidi Bashir's mosque 5
shaking minarets are an architectural wonder. more...
Bhopal
Set against a backdrop of low lying hills, Bhopal sprawls around two
lakes. It was ruled by a succession of powerful Begums for over hundred years,
who added to its skyline beautiful mosques and palaces. Places of interest are
TAJ-UL-MASJID - reputed to be the largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid - one of
the most beautiful Mosques, was built in 1837, Moti Masjid, Bharat Bhawan - A
centre for visual and performing arts and van
Vihar. more...
Bhuj
Bhuj, known as the gateway to Kutch is the only major town in Kutch. A
princely state of Rajput Jadeja rulers, it is an old walled city with maze like
streets and granulated gateways. Among the many things in Bhuj that attract
tourists the foremost is the Kutch museum. Gujarat's oldest museum originally
known as Fergusson museum. Its exhibits include a picture gallery and
anthropological section, and archaeological finds. Also attractive are Rao
Pragma KLJI's palace constructed in marble sandstone Ama Mahal Palace with its
mirrored darbar hall and clock tower are also major
landmarks. more...
Bombay
Named after the Goddess Mumbai, of the Kolis, original inhabitants of
the seven islands that form the city. Bombay has changed hands from the Sultans
of Gujarat to the Portuguese, the English and again to Indian hands. Places of
interest are Jehangir art gallery, prince of Wales museum, Victoria Gardens,
Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Malabar Hills, Hanging Gardens and Mahalaxmi
Temple. more...
Diu
This tiny island, about 13 km long and 4 km wide is separated from
Gujarat by a narrow strip of land, mud flats and narrow channel of water. Diu
town itself is colourful with brightly painted houses and narrow meandering
lanes. The Fort is by far the most dominating building for miles around. There
are a number of other villages on the island which are worth visiting. Nagoa has
an excellent beach. more...
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